Software Engineer II - Production Automation

Description

The company designs and builds rockets, spacecraft and critical subsystems.

You will be based onsite at the global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, on the Production Automation team.

The team is international, and its developers come from varied engineering backgrounds.

Day to day, you will work with avionics and manufacturing engineers to build, improve and support software that functionally tests spacecraft components and systems for the company's launch vehicles and space-system programs.

You will work with stakeholders while new components are developed and again when they move onto a production line.

The team helps bring up and maintain test rigs and assists engineers in evaluating test result data.

The company wants developers who welcome new challenges, and it encourages applications even if you do not yet know the full tech stack.

Responsibilities

• Build, improve and maintain software for production automation, covering avionics production acceptance testing, vehicle component acceptance testing and vehicle integrated systems testing.
• Deploy operational software and make sure it follows business processes.
• Integrate computerised production systems and support the software running within the production environment.
• Write software and unit tests for bug fixes and feature requests.
• Write and maintain documentation on how software products operate.
• Document software architecture designs and refine product backlog items.
• Take part in code reviews and lead software architecture meetings.
• Run and join agile activities such as stand-ups and retrospectives, and keep tickets current.
• Work directly with stakeholders to investigate issues, clarify requirements and drive solutions.
• Own tasks and projects from start to delivery.
• Support cross-functional teams and learn what you need to help other groups.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree in computer science or software, electrical or mechatronics engineering. 4+ years of work experience can be considered in place of a degree.
• Have 2+ years of experience in software engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Be experienced with source control and issue trackers such as git, Jira or Redmine.
• Nice to have: experience with Python, C++ or similar languages.
• Nice to have: experience developing in a Linux environment.
• Nice to have: experience with interfaces and protocols such as TCP/UDP, serial and CAN.
• Nice to have: experience with embedded systems and basic electronics.
• Nice to have: UI/UX development experience.
• Nice to have: experience in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Nice to have: experience with Qt or PyQt.
• Nice to have: ability to apply engineering and industry concepts and theories.
• Nice to have: ability to research engineering challenges and propose solutions.

Conditions

Onsite at the Long Beach, CA headquarters.

Domestic and international travel may be required.

The role may involve long periods of sitting, standing, walking and computer work, plus occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust and fumes in production areas.

Base pay range for California only: $102,400 - $128,000 USD.

Level and base pay are set case by case, based on job-related knowledge and skills, education and experience.

For US offices: to meet US space technology export rules, including ITAR, you must be a US citizen, a lawful permanent resident, a lawfully admitted refugee or asylee, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US State Department and/or Commerce Department, as applicable.

For New Zealand offices: background checks, including nationality checks, are run before any offer is made. You must be eligible to access equipment and data regulated under US ITAR. You may be ineligible if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a NATO member country, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.

Benefits

• Company stock as part of total compensation, alongside base pay, giving you a direct stake in results, with the opportunity to grow as the company expands into new launch sites, missions and markets.
• Stock purchase plan with a 15% discount on company stock.
• Medical plans: HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP with a significant company contribution to the HSA.
• Dental and vision cover.
• Vacation and sick leave, both paid, plus 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible spending accounts, including dependent care.
• Paid parental leave.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Subsidized EV charging.
• Onsite fitness centers where available, and discounted gym memberships.
• Free snacks and drinks.
• 50% off merchandise from the company store, plus other employee discounts.